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Skippers Canyon Jet
1,320
#1 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"The bus trip there is definitely half the
adventure
with our driver Willie’s humour and knowledge of the history of the area, he was excellent!"
"The jetboat ride is stunning through magnificent
scenery
, canyons and an awesome thrill."
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Milford Sound Experience by Altitude Tours
1,096
#2 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"Got picked up by the brilliant Nigel In the bbq bus ,got to Milford Sound via a number of brilliant photo stops , great lunch bbq style , the
boat trip
was superb and on the way back we got a movie The scenery is..."
"Nigel, our guide, was excellent - entertaining as well as informative, he interacted with all members of the group, and stopped off at various places for talks about the local flora and
fauna
, and to give us a cha..."
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GForce Paragliding
887
#3 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"What a fantastic experience from booking to the
flight
itself."
"The
landing
was also very straightforward ."
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Cheeky Kiwi Travel
281
#4 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"... Feeding and the colourful Lupines and Jones Family Fruit Stall with their delicious fruit ice cream were just a few of multiple stops that Dan organise to ensure we go home with picture perfect
adventure
photos."
"The tour covers everything you’ll expect to see and explore: Lindis Pass, Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shephard and some secret spots like a
salmon farm
where you can feed and taste salmon and Mrs J..."
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Hydro Attack
482
#5 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"... amazing, friendly and his driving skills are amazing I will be back again .. I recommend everyone to try this stunning and unique way to enjoy the
lake
sport experience Thanks guys for be so good on your job !!!"
"... The dive up from underwater is awesome 0 g’s for a second ,views are stunning and just an awesome experience,
thanks guys
a brilliant set up and thanks for making an old man a thrill seeker for one more time 😊"
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Stu Dever Fishing Charters
210
#6 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"We loved his cooking tips for our catch of
rainbow trout
& salmon, super tasty 😋 We’ll be back for sure 🎣"
"Really clean
boat
in good condition, soft drinks available and Stu was very helpful and knew some great places to go."
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Family Adventures
421
#7 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"Finally we were on the actual raft and we got to see all the wonderful nature paddling through the amazing
river
we came to a stop to jump off some rocks and into the water it was impeccable with all of the water !"
"Our boys thoroughly enjoyed the rafting experience with a few tumbles, swims and screams of
excitement
along the 7km rapids (Grade 1/2 - so exciting for the little ones!)."
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Shotover Jet
5,857
#8 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"Exciting and exhilarating ride - wonderful views and extremely fun! Very informative guide who was very experienced at driving as close to
canyon walls
as possible."
"Fabolous on a warm day with thrilling fun ,Really enjoyed the ride and music on board the
great driver
and the thrill it provided ,Just fab"
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Coronet Peak Tandem Paragliding and Hang Gliding
713
#9 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"Toni made me feel really safe as he is such an experienced guide and I loved his blue white coloured
parachute
haha - Bavarian power all the way!!! Thanks again to everyone who made this such an unforgettable day..."
"Thanks for the passionate pilot who made the
flight
an unforgettable and priceless very first paragliding experience in life."
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Serious Fun Riversurfing
331
#10 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"The bus ride to Roaring Meg was under an hour with Elly's sick (and very safe) driving skills and we were fitted with
wetsuits
, life jackets, helmets, boots, flippers, and bodyboards once we arrived."
"I felt safe the entire time, and Dallas, Ben, Sam and Ella were so helpful and safety conscious and able to assist on both
runs
, that even when I felt nervous, I knew one of them was close by."
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Dart River Adventures
2,531
#11 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"A truly amazing trip At the dart river
jet boat
It was truly fun and extremely fun We had a great captain and fun trip Just be prepared for a entire day Overall a great and fun time on the river"
"Fantastic half day! Picked up from our hotel, driven to Glenorchy, changed to a four-wheel drive bus, short informative
forest walk
and and absolutely brilliant jet boat ride which took more than one hour."
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Million Dollar Cruise
1,430
#12 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"A very
informative commentary
by Captain Max ensured that we were able to learn even more about the Queenstown/Frankton area than we already knew and his wry sense of humour was very entertaining."
"We had a really good time lovely
boat
( just been painted by wife ) 😂 good Information about houses & bridges etc we had a great time worth the money to say your in QT the captain was great guy very friendly very..."
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SkyTrek
605
#13 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"While they watched my things, I had the best experience running off a cliff, gliding over The Remarkable‘s and getting fairly close to the mountains and
Eagles
."
"
Amazing views
all enjoyed while Paragliding."
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Go Orange Jet Boat
822
#14 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"First time on a
jet boat
and I must say wow! Amazing experience :) the operator was very knowledgable about the area and made the experience memorable!"
"Thanks to Levi and the Thunder jet team for a great first jet boat experience and first tour of the
Kawarau river
."
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Queenstown Lake Cruise - Southern Discoveries
401
#15 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"A beautiful finish at Walter Peak with great food and gardens .Highly recommended for ada6 out.The
boat
trip home on the HMS Earnslaw ( steam
boat
) was a complete triumph to end the day."
"
Great trip
- thanks team Wonderful afternoon cruise with great views towards the top of Queenstown lake"
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KJet
870
#16 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"A great bookme price and really
great fun
- kids loved it Guide was knowledgeable and friendly - great service and a beautiful way to see the sights, thanks"
"Went for a trip on the jet boat with Hamish What a legend great bloke good comments and fantastic
scenery
Awesome trip mate thanks heaps Flynn"
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Real Journeys - TSS Earnslaw Vintage Steamship Cruises
2,813
#17 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"Had the amazing trip out on this boat, steeped in history all inside as we sailed across to the
Walter Peak
Homestead for our tea!!
Walter Peak
was amazing and amazing food laid on, what a great way to end our tri..."
"The lunch cruise to Walter Peak farm is just the best day imaginable, the cruise is so relaxing, the farm tour demonstration is amazing , the highlight is definately the sheep dogs.Then there is the
bbq lunch
, for..."
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Packrafting Queenstown
66
#18 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"Amazing adventure.. we began with a warm welcome from our guide huw, super friendly and knowledgeable... started off with a lovely
hike
, beautiful surroundings.. before we knew it we was up and running and rafting..."
"Beautiful hike in through the awe-inspiring Matukituki Valley, and then the cruisey
paddling
on the river really immerses you in the magnificent surrounds.These packrafts are the biz!! Guides were great, very frie..."
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Go Orange Rafting
1,068
#19 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"Started off with a fun bus ride complete with amazing views of mountains, rivers, and Lord of the Rings scenes, followed by an awesome 2 hour ride down the famous Shotover river with
rapids
, goats, and bungee jump..."
"... say the team did a awesome job to make me feel comfortable and watch out for me Very professional and cool team of people that care for your
safety
and wants u to enjoy your time Would highly recommend this trip"
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Queenstown Paraflights
311
#20 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"
Awesome experience
and amazing veiws highly recommend anyone travelling to Queenstown to try it out thanks again guys."
"The views are magnificent and depending on the weather/wind you can move around a little but it's
great fun
."
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GreatSights
319
#21 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"It was an excellent tour, very comfortable
glass roof
coach, plenty of stops, great lunchtime catamaran cruise on Milford Sound & a great driver/guide called Hamish."
"... back to Queenstown which just seemed to pass so quickly thanks to the cracking entertaining banter of the two Jonnies and the varied and well spaced itinerary they have implemented into their most
excellent tour
."
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Expedition X - Packrafting New Zealand - Queenstown
100
#22 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
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Queenstown Fishing
75
#23 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"Excellent fishing in pristine
Lake Wakatipu
"
"Thank you for a
great morning
."
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Challenge Rafting
125
#24 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
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Extreme Air Paragliding & Hang Gliding Flight School
69
#25 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"Lisa is a
great instructor
and helped everyone learn at their own pace."
"She is a
great instructor
and her level of enthusiasm for the paragliding and teaching will make you never want to leave."
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Paddle Queenstown
133
#26 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"We booked Kayaking at
Moke Lake
- best decision as the lake was beautiful and peaceful."
"Beautiful
scenery
and would definitely recommend."
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Southern Discoveries - Spirit of Queenstown Dinner Cruise
34
#27 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"We had such a lovely dinner and experience on this
boat
last night, the staff were so kind and the food was scrumptious!! I'm a vegetarian but my partner loves meat, we both our own platters of beautiful and local..."
"We were very lucky that the weather was fantastic that day and the view on
Lake Wakatipu
was just so amazing!"
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Jet Ski Tours Queenstown
37
#28 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
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Queenstown Highlights
55
#29 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"You get to see all of the keys sites – bungee jumping ,
jet
boats, winery and even a water taxi back home."
"The
tour
covered all the areas of Queenstown and surrounding area I want to see in the short time I had available."
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K Jet
26
#30 of 60 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
"Every member of staff was polite friendly and our driver Todd made us feel safe while doing all kinds of
adrenaline
raising tricks and informing us about each lake we traveled along."
"We did multiple 360's, the
scenery
was fantastic and the driver offered excellent commentary with plenty of humour."
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Which experiences are best for boat tours & water sports in Queenstown?
These experiences are best for boat tours & water sports in Queenstown:
Milford Sound Experience Full Day from Queenstown
TSS Earnslaw & BBQ Buffet Lunch
Milford Sound Sightseeing Cruise with Scenic Round-Trip Flight from Queenstown
TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak Farm Experience with Afternoon Tea
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
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What are the best places for boat tours & water sports in Queenstown?
These places are best for boat tours & water sports in Queenstown:
Milford Sound Experience by Altitude Tours
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
GreatSights
Queenstown Highlights
Walter Peak Horse Trek - Real Journeys
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Queenstown for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly boat tours & water sports in Queenstown:
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
GreatSights
Walter Peak Horse Trek - Real Journeys
Skippers Canyon Jet
Dart River Adventures
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Queenstown for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking boat tours & water sports in Queenstown:
Milford Sound Experience by Altitude Tours
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
GreatSights
Walter Peak Horse Trek - Real Journeys
Coronet Peak Tandem Paragliding and Hang Gliding
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Queenstown for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking boat tours & water sports in Queenstown:
Milford Sound Experience by Altitude Tours
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
GreatSights
Queenstown Highlights
Walter Peak Horse Trek - Real Journeys
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Queenstown for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly boat tours & water sports in Queenstown:
Milford Sound Experience by Altitude Tours
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
GreatSights
Queenstown Highlights
Skippers Canyon Jet
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